Friday, January 23, 2015

Mansilla and Jackson Response

In Mastering Global Literacy, Mansilla and Jackson argue that "globally competent students are able to investigate the world by identifying an issue, generating a question, and explaining the significance of locally, regionally, and globally focused researchable questions."  How might you begin to incorporate this into an upcoming learning opportunity?

To be globally competent is needed in our school systems today. Our youth should be taught how to become globally competent as well as how to practice it.  In my school setting, there are many things I can do to help my students become more globally competent. According to chapter 1 in "Mastering Global Literacy", the text suggests that students are globally competent when they meet certain criteria. So how can I incorporate that into my classroom? 

1. Students are able to investigate the world by identifying an issue. One thing I can do in my classroom to ensure this happens is dedicate the first five minutes of class in sharing of global current events. Ideally, each current event will stem around the topic we are discussing in health but it would not be a priority. We can look at different areas around the world and the students will be able to investigate and share a global issue.

2. Students will be able to generate a question, and explain the significance of locally, regionally, and globally focused researchable questions. One way I can incorporate this into my field is provide guidance to the global topic addressed at the beginning of class. The students can then engage in logical arguments with their peers. We could also widen our discussion to a debate. During the debate the students will need to research the global issue and develop supporting ideas based on their belief.  Lastly, the students can create questions that can be used on their unit test. 

I believe it is important to educate our students in how to be globally competent. One way we can help our students develop these skills are through various guided discussions and peer work. I believe then we can even reach out on a global level to some of these places. Technology is a revolving door and can help our students become globally educated if one knows the tools to help.

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